Abstract
The purpose of this study is to compare and test the preparedness of Florida’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Puerto Rico’s Joint Operational Catastrophic Incident Plan (JOCIP) to documents from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The research was obtained through databases such as JSTOR, EBSCO HOST, while also using open-source information on the internet like Google Scholar, and FEMA’s website, through keywords. A matrix table was formulated which evaluated criteria from three FEMA documents, The Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, MGT 393, and PER 294. From each of the three documents, seven important criteria, for a total of 21 criteria, were selected to judge the JOCIP and CMP. It was determined that Puerto Rico’s JOCIP received a score of 14 out of 21 and Florida’s CEMP received a 15 out of 21. It was hypothesized that Puerto Rico’s JOCIP would not meet the same criteria as Florida’s CEMP. Puerto Rico would have received a 15 out of 21 had their plan been implemented and exercised to a disaster. It was determined that Puerto Rico does meet the standards of Florida’s CEMP, which will make it a more prepared and mitigated territory for future disasters, specifically hurricanes.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 5-2020
Mentor
Brian K. Simpkins
Mentor Department Affiliation
Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
Recommended Citation
Mason, Kelli, "Puerto Rico Versus Florida, Emergency Operation Plans: Comparative Analysis Between Puerto And Florida" (2020). Honors Theses. 746.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/746
